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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.97, 21,949.95 and 9,192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.97, 21,949.95 and 9,192.07 is: 12,684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.97 : 21,949.95 = 9,192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.97/21,949.95 = 9,192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.97x = 21,949.95 × 9,192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.97x = 201,765,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,765,476.90/15,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.09

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